Union Square

If you head south on Somerville Ave you will hit Union Square, arguably the city’s heartbeat. In the shadow of the Prospect Hill Monument Union Square offers a diverse collection of dinning, retail and commerce among one of the most densely populated areas of Great Boston. And at its heart, this neighborhood is about contrast. Prospect Hill where the first American Flag was raised overlooks the brand new USQ development under construction that will house state of the art life science companies. There is an Axe throwing Bar across the street from one of the city’s most iconic pubs The Independent. Bow Market is an open air retail, and F&B incubator housed in an old storage building. Grab a Portuguese breakfast at The Neighborhood or go across the street for a Maple bacon donut from Union Square Donuts. Peruvian food, German cuisine, Ice cream, Sushi, live music, Bibimbop, bike shops, and so so much more. Don’t wait, get out there and explore!

Patio umbrellas over tables at Bow Market in Somerville, MA

Bow Market

Located just down the street from the hotel, Bow Market has become a truly special place in the heart of Union Square.  Housed in a former storage building, the market is now home to more than 30 independent food, art, and retail shops.  Oh, and did I mention a brewery and a wine bar as

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Two bagels in Cambridge, MA with fillings and toppings

Get your Bagel Fix

As a New York transplant, nothing tugs at my heartstrings quite like a warm, fresh bagel.  Luckily for both my nostalgia & hunger, I’m not the only one who appreciates a delightfully chewy bagel and some great bagel shops have taken root in the area!  Here are some of the

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Aisles of lush green plants at a flower shop in Somerville, MA

Ricky’s Flower Market

If you live anywhere in the neighborhood, you know Ricky’s! In what looks like an old gas station Mother Nature has started to return to its proper state, you’ll find the best garden center/flower market in Camberville, and probably the greater Boston area. From annuals to perennials, garden supplies to

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Colorful, art-filled alley near Union Square in MA

Local Craft Brews

If you like great craft beer as much as we do, then look no further than Cambridge & Somerville MA.  “Camberville” is bursting with local craft breweries and here are a few of our favorites. Aeronaut Brewing Co Located at 14 Tyler Street Somerville, a quarter mile from our doors,

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Exterior view of Harvard Memorial Church, behind leafless trees
Two people browsing a map of the Green Line in Union Square, MA
Neon sign over the entryway of Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
Interior view of Porter Square Books, a bookstore in Cambridge, MA
People strolling through a gate at Harvard University
Porter Square station near Harvard in Cambridge
Display shelves and boxes of vinyls at a record store in Somerville, MA
Sandwich and chips on a retro-style tray at a Harvard Square place to eat
John Harvard statue in Harvard Yard at Harvard University
General Store shelves filled with snacks at Vinal Bakery in Somerville, MA
Neon sign for Brown's Bar-B-Q hanging over cooks in the kitchen
customers ordering at Vinal Bakery and General Store
Alden and Harlow restaurant in Somerville, MA, packed with customers
Retro-style writing on the front windows of a general store in Somerville
Vibrant green trees over a walking and bike trail in Somerville, MA
Purple lemonade and an elegant brownie at a Somerville bakery
Marquee for The Rockwell Davis Square Theatre
Woman shopping for fresh peaches at Bow Market in Somerville, MA
union square station near Cambria hotel in Somerville
Man checking out at an independent coffee roaster in Somerville, MA
Neon sign over the entryway for Diesel Cafe restaurant in Somerville, MA
People selecting fresh fruit at Bow Market in Somerville, MA
People shopping outdoors at Bow Market in Somerville, MA
Overflowing carts of live plants and bags of soil at Ricky's Flower Market
Harvard Gates at Harvard University
The Coop bookstore sign near Harvard in Cambridge
Nighttime exterior view of Cambria's hotel in Somerville-Boston
Red corner sofa and wall art in a lounge area at Cambria in Somerville, MA
Shelves stocked with grab-and-go snacks at our hotel near Boston, MA
Music posters decorating a wall at a Somerville record store
game room at Cambria hotel in Somerville
Fitness center with various equipment at the Cambria in Somerville
Event space in Somerville, MA with chairs ready for a presentation
interior of the fitness facility at Cambria hotel in Somerville
interior of the fitness facility at Cambria hotel in Somerville
Sunset and exterior of Cambria Somerville hotel in Somerville, MA
Lounge area in the lobby of Cambria's hotel in Somerville, MA
Dark game room with billiards, foosball, pinball, and virtual golf
lobby inside Cambria hotel in Somerville
Bed, seating, and a large window in a room at our Somerville hotel
Large sofa next to a bed at our hotel in the Somerville, MA area
Dresser, TV, and a corner mirror in a room at our hotel near Boston, MA
Large bed in a private sleeping area at our hotel in Somerville, Mass.
Details in a room at our pet friendly hotel in Somerville, MA
Large seating and dining areas in a room at our hotel near Boston, Mass.
Small table and chairs next to a large window at our Camberville, MA hotel
Food prep area and a lounge chair in a Somerville, Mass. hotel room
Glass shower, toilet, and a large counter at our hotel near Boston, Mass.
Large, spa-like tub and a glass shower at Cambria in Somerville-Boston
Large TV over a dresser in a hotel room at Cambria Somerville in MA
Woman making the bed with a smile at Cambria's hotel in Somerville, MA
Woman on the phone at the front desk of our hotel in Somerville, Mass.
Man laughing in a back room at Cambria in Somerville-Boston
Man in a suit smiling at Cambria hotel in Somerville-Boston
Woman checking in a guest at Cambria hotel in Somerville-Boston